Switch, Electrical
Object number2007.167.504 a,b
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
(1886 - 1945)
Date1922-1940
MediumPlastic; Metal; Cardboard; Paper
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation
DescriptionBlack plastic electrical switch with original storage box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 3.875 x 6 x 1.375 in. (9.8 x 15.2 x 3.5 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 4.375 x 6.25 x 1.75 in. (11.1 x 15.9 x 4.4 cm)
Inscriptions(a,b) Black text on the paper labels state "SAMPLE / CUTAWAR / FLIPON / (Switch and Circuit Breaker) / For / Load Centers / in / THE FUSELESS HOME / Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co."
Marks(a) Black text on the base states "S-683168-B".
Metal plaque on the side states "UND. LAB. INSP. / SERVICE ENTRANCE / OR BRANCH CIRCUIT / CIRCUIT / BREAKER / E-7819 ISSUE A-1 / 15 A 125 V".
(b) Black stamped text states "S021964".
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c. 1986
1926
American Safety Table Company
Westinghouse
